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Merciless by Tracy Lorraine
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Sometimes you have to dive into the dark side of romance and this book is definitely that. Please pay attention to the trigger warnings in this book…if you need more specific info, please ask!
Honestly, I saw the trigger list and thought this book wasn’t going to be for me. But I gave it a whirl anyway because I’m a firm believer in trying things…we can always DNF, right? But I didn’t need to. I was completely hooked by this story and these characters. Alana has such a tragic backstory, and we find out about that through what she implies and flashbacks. It is not an easy subject for sure. The scenes with Reid and JD had me feeling all the emotions. And Mav…I just can’t.
This is a great first book, which focuses on setting the groundwork and introducing all the main players and their connections in this twisted tale. Although there are several spicy scenes, the why choose doesn’t really show up. So be prepared for that going in. I loved how we got to see the changes occurring in the characters as they reveal more about each other and their motives. I see fun things afoot.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll get to the end and that cliffhanger and be itching for the next book.
Honestly, I saw the trigger list and thought this book wasn’t going to be for me. But I gave it a whirl anyway because I’m a firm believer in trying things…we can always DNF, right? But I didn’t need to. I was completely hooked by this story and these characters. Alana has such a tragic backstory, and we find out about that through what she implies and flashbacks. It is not an easy subject for sure. The scenes with Reid and JD had me feeling all the emotions. And Mav…I just can’t.
This is a great first book, which focuses on setting the groundwork and introducing all the main players and their connections in this twisted tale. Although there are several spicy scenes, the why choose doesn’t really show up. So be prepared for that going in. I loved how we got to see the changes occurring in the characters as they reveal more about each other and their motives. I see fun things afoot.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll get to the end and that cliffhanger and be itching for the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Infertility